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Top, Spinning

Object Name:
Top, Spinning
Object ID:
1966.083 a
Date:
circa 1800
Description:
Painted round wooden top with circular lines painted in red, blue, yellow, green and white. In center is a village scene with houses, trees, and a man fishing. Square cutout in center of body. Long wooden conical spinner on top and small conical pointed base.
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-8.8 Dia-5.2 inches
Provenance:
Purchased by donor in Franklin, NH, in 1930s.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ellen Magoon Waterman
Subjects:
Fishermen, Tops (Toys)
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